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Koei Tecmo is putting out an “AI chat RPG” based on the Atelier Ryza series, and it sounds bleak
Koei Tecmo’s studio Gust, together with Japanese AI startup SpiralAI, has announced RyzaChat: Your Midsummer Dream Story with AI Ryza, an “AI chat RPG” for iOS and Android built around conversations with a chatbot version of Atelier Ryza protagonist Ryza. The game’s core mechanics, including quests, exploration and progression, are driven by AI-generated dialogue rather…
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DJs Weigh In: What’s the Song of the Summer?
Rolling Stone asked five DJs to name their pick for the “Song of the Summer” for 2026, reflecting how the title now often depends less on chart position than on which tracks reliably get crowds moving on the dance floor. The DJs argue the concept has become more fragmented and less universal than in previous…
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Amazon Has a Well-Reviewed 12V 4,000A Cordless Car Jump Starter for Just $25.64 After Coupon
Amazon is offering a discount on the S ZEVZO ET03, a cordless 12V car jump starter, which can be bought for $25.64 with a coupon code, down from its usual price. Cordless jump starters remove the need for jumper cables or a second vehicle, allowing drivers to restart their own car unaided, which makes them…
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SAXON’s BIFF BYFORD: ‘We Feel Privileged And Lucky To Still Be Here Writing Music’
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has reflected on nearly 50 years in music, telling Poland’s Mystic Festival that the band feels “privileged and lucky” to still be writing new material. He credited the group’s longevity to a genuine love of songwriting and staying connected with both longstanding and younger fans, aided in part by social media,…
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Rove: Republicans making same mistake that hurt Democrats in 2024
GOP strategist Karl Rove warned Monday that Republicans risk making the same political mistake he believes cost Democrats the 2024 election, arguing the party is relying too heavily on favorable gross domestic product and job figures while failing to address the economic pressures many voters still feel. Appearing on Fox Business with Larry Kudlow, Rove…
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Capcom Is Making a Life-Sized Leon Kennedy Statue for Resident Evil’s 30th Anniversary, and of Course the Internet Is Being Totally Normal About It
Capcom is commissioning a life-sized statue of Leon S. Kennedy, Resident Evil’s long-running protagonist, as part of a 30th anniversary exhibition in Shibuya, Tokyo. The statue will join Capcom’s existing collection of character figures at its offices and stores, and the announcement has prompted a wave of jokey reactions online from fans eager to see…
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Fashion Keeps Debating John Galliano. It’s Ignoring Its Jewish History.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s decision to stage a major exhibition celebrating designer John Galliano has reignited debate over redemption and accountability in fashion, given his 2011 antisemitic outburst in which he expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler and made offensive remarks to café patrons about their heritage. The Hollywood Reporter spoke to author and Sunday…
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3 Catchy Songs From 1965 That Everyone Knew but Almost Nobody Listens to Anymore
– “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” by Mel Carter — a soul-pop take on a song dating back to 1952, Carter’s 1965 version reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 – “Cara Mia” by Jay And The Americans — known for its dramatic vocal climax, it hit No. 4 on the Hot 100…
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Born 88 Years Ago Today in the Mile High City, the Drumming Pioneer Behind “Jolene” and Hits by Crystal Gayle and Johnny Cash
Kenny Malone, the influential Nashville session drummer who played on Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” was born 88 years ago today in Denver, Colorado. Though rarely known by name to the wider public, Malone was central to some of country music’s biggest recordings, prized for his ability…